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I’m a pharmacist-turned-Business Development leader with over 15 years in healthcare and pharma sales, trusted by global leaders and innovative startups alike to deliver measurable results — not just activity. 📊 What I’ve Delivered? - $1.7B in lifetime sales for global brands like Pfizer, Abbott, GSK, and Novartis - $22M raised for a UK VC to establish Angola’s first generic pharma factory - $2.7M generated for 25+ U.S. startups (SaaS, healthtech, and pharma solutions) - 3x revenue growth for a U.S. peptide manufacturer in just 10 months - 40+ Upwork projects completed with an 80% client retention rate (industry avg: 30–40%) 🚀 What can I do for you? ✅ Business Development & Sales Strategy – GTM plans that convert into real revenue ✅ Lead Generation & Cold Outreach – Apollo.io, Sales Navigator, Instantly.ai (15,000+ verified contacts, including direct numbers to bypass gatekeepers) ✅ SaaS & Pharma Sales Execution – Discovery calls, demos, and deal closing that drives ROI ✅ Fundraising & Pitch Decks – Plans & decks that have secured multi-million investments ✅ Marketing & Brand Support – Campaigns, sales decks, and LinkedIn strategies that boost visibility ✅ Compounding Pharmacies & Wellness Centers Digital Marketing ✅ Strengthen local providers' network (Psychiatry Practices, Compounding Pharmacies, Referral Platforms, and wellness coaches) ✅ Strategize an effective marketing plan for pharmaceutical or supplemental products. ✅ Licensing Support and building connections with enormous global pharmaceutical pharmacies ✅ CROs' relation support and setting up growth strategy ✅ Medical Billing Business Development and setting up a sales funnel to build up connections with small to medium-sized practices nationwide 🌍 Whom I’ve Worked With? From Fortune 500 powerhouses (Pfizer, Abbott, GSK, Novartis) to ambitious healthtech startups (Ready Set Connect SaaS, Health Care Price Tool, Savendor, Amino Pharma, Yolo Clinic, Dr-gummy Dietary Supplement US, Scops.ai, WLC International, Healthstay.io) — I’ve been the bridge between innovation and market success. 📣 Clients Say: “Ashraf did an exceptional job on the business plan for a generic medication factory in Africa. His insights and professionalism were impressive.” – Zayed Bennani “Ashraf is extraordinary! Passionate about healthcare and business growth strategy.” – Vanessa Thomas “Ashraf is AMAZING! A creative problem solver and dedicated professional.” – Jack Stine If you’re tired of wasting resources on sales teams that don’t deliver, or consultants who give you “activity” instead of results — let’s talk. I’ll bring my $1.7B sales experience, $22M fundraising success, and proven track record to grow your business in the healthcare and pharma space. I look forward to our partnership Sincerely Ash

I’m a marketing strategist with 20+ years of experience working with global brands like Nintendo, Reebok, GlaxoSmithKline, and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts - alongside founder-led companies and startups in health and wellness that needed to grow fast and get it right the first time. I diagnose what’s actually holding your business back and build the strategy that fixes it. I’ve helped scale a NYC fashion brand from 0 to $15M in revenue and 600K+ organic followers (no paid ads). I’ve launched brands, repositioned companies, and built marketing systems that generate revenue demand, not just attention. What I Do Best • Growth Strategy Clear, actionable marketing plans tied directly to revenue, not vanity metrics. • Brand Positioning So your audience instantly understands why you matter (and why they should choose you). • Content That Converts Not random posting but structured content ecosystems built around proof, storytelling, and demand. • Lead Generation Systems SEO and AEO, email, and content strategies designed to consistently bring in qualified leads. • Website & Funnel Audits I identify exactly where you’re losing people and how to fix it fast. • Offer & Pricing Strategy So you’re not just selling more, you’re selling smarter. How I Work Before any strategy call or creative direction, I will review your current website, social media and other marketing channels. What’s working? What’s not? Where the gaps are. Then we build from there, so every decision is intentional, not guesswork. I ask the right questions. I listen closely. And I move quickly from insight to execution. Who I Work With • Founder-led brands • E-commerce and Shopify businesses • Wellness, fashion, and lifestyle companies • Experts turning knowledge into digital products • Businesses ready to grow, but stuck on how Start Here Every engagement begins with a short introductory call. From there, we define the right path, whether that’s a focused strategy session, a full audit, or ongoing advisory support. If you’re serious about growth and want a strategy that actually drives results, let’s talk. Schedule a complimentary intro call with me to begin.

🚀 Marketing & Brand Strategy Expert | Fractional CMO | Top 1% Upwork Freelancer 🌟 Top 1% Expert-Vetted Freelancer | PhD in Marketing, Analytics & Strategy | 100% Success Rate🌟 Specialist in healthcare, B2B & premium DTC 💡 About Me:Fractional CMO and senior marketing strategist with 25+ years of experience and a PhD in Marketing, specializing in analytics, statistics, consumer behavior, brand strategy, go-to-market planning, and Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM). I help companies make smarter marketing decisions through Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM), rigorous analytics, and senior-level fractional CMO leadership — combining executive strategy with the kind of data discipline most marketing consultants cannot offer. My work combines executive-level strategy with rigorous analysis. I do not just recommend tactics. I help clients determine what is working, what is not, where the next dollar should go, and how to build a more scalable and accountable marketing system. 📊 My strengths include marketing strategy, brand positioning, market research, customer insight, conversion analysis, go-to-market planning, and Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM). I am especially strong when a company has meaningful potential but needs clearer direction, stronger prioritization, tighter execution, or more analytical decision-making. Over the course of 25+ years, I have worked across healthcare, B2B, premium DTC, and complex growth environments where messaging, performance, customer insight, and budget allocation all need to work together. Clients bring me in when they need senior-level strategic thinking backed by real data, not guesswork. What I Help Clients Do 🚀 Fractional CMO Leadership Strategic direction, growth planning, team oversight, channel prioritization, and executive-level decision support 📈 Marketing Strategy & Go-to-Market Planning Growth strategy, launch planning, audience targeting, competitive positioning, and full-funnel planning 🧠 Brand Positioning & Messaging Clearer differentiation, stronger messaging, sharper offers, and more effective brand architecture 📊 Analytics, MMM & Marketing Efficiency Marketing Mix Modeling, media mix attribution, KPI development, budget allocation, forecasting, performance analysis, and decision support 🔍 Market Research & Customer Insight Segmentation, customer interviews, competitive analysis, survey design, and insight development 💰 Paid Media Oversight & Funnel Improvement Channel strategy, conversion analysis, ad performance review, and identifying where spend is being wasted Selected Accomplishments 🏆 Analytics & Performance Built MMM frameworks that reduced ad spend by 35% while maintaining or improving revenue performance Improved ROI by 96%+ through tighter funnel analysis, better conversion tracking, and stronger message-market fit Lowered cost-per-sale by 10x and reduced spend-per-unit by 300% through performance-based campaign restructuring Managed high-7-figure ad budgets across Google, Meta, Amazon, and LinkedIn with measurable efficiency gains Built MMM and predictive forecasting models to optimize budget allocation and eliminate wasted spend across multi-channel programs 🏆 Strategy & Positioning Developed brand positioning and messaging strategies that improved conversion, clarity, and differentiation Led go-to-market planning and rebranding for businesses at inflection points, resulting in measurable gains in engagement and acquisition efficiency Built audience segmentation models that reduced CPA and improved targeting precision across paid channels Designed competitive positioning frameworks that sharpened market entry and accelerated growth 🏆 Executive-Level Marketing Leadership Served as a strategic marketing leader for healthcare, B2B, & premium consumer brands Helped founders and leadership teams prioritize the right channels, investments, and growth opportunities Brought analytical rigor to decisions that were previously based on assumptions or fragmented reporting Why Clients Hire Me 🔥 25+ years of marketing experience across strategy, analytics, positioning, and growth 🔥 PhD-level expertise in marketing, statistics, and consumer behavior 🔥 Senior-level fractional CMO leadership, not just tactical execution 🔥 Deep specialization in MMM, media mix attribution, and data-driven budget optimization 🔥 Strong ability to connect brand, performance, analytics, and customer insight into one clear growth plan Tools & Platforms: GA4 · Google Ads · Meta Ads · LinkedIn Ads · Amazon Seller Central · Tableau · Looker · SPSS · HubSpot · Salesforce · Mailchimp · MMM Good Fit: Healthcare, B2B, premium DTC, funded startups, and established companies that want senior-level strategic marketing leadership with real analytical depth. Not a Fit: Paid survey projects, unfunded startups, or speculative industries. 📩 Need a fractional CMO with 25+ years of experience, a PhD in Marketing, and deep strength in MMM, attribution, analytics, & positioning? Let's talk.

I help business owners get an honest read on whether their marketing is working, whether their agency or freelancer is focused on the right things, and what should change next. A lot of companies keep paying for websites, ads, SEO, social media, agencies, consultants, and content without a clear read on whether the strategy makes sense. They see reports, numbers, impressions, clicks, leads, traffic, and activity, but they do not always know how to interpret it. That is where I come in. I review your current marketing, your buyer, your message, your offer, your website, your results, and the strategy behind the work being done. Then I give you a clear, honest evaluation of what looks solid, what looks weak, what is missing, and what I would do differently. I do not take ongoing marketing execution clients, so my role is not to tell you everything is broken and then sell you a monthly service. I am here to give you qualified outside guidance so you can make better decisions with the people, tools, or agencies you already have. This is best suited for business owners who care about quality, want candid input, and are looking for a thoughtful outside perspective, not just quick opinions or generic marketing advice. I work best when there is mutual fit, clear expectations, and a shared respect for doing the work properly. My work is especially useful if you are asking questions like: 🔵Am I getting good marketing work for what I am paying? 🔵Is my agency or freelancer focused on the right things? 🔵Do these reports actually show progress? 🔵Why are we getting traffic but not better leads? 🔵Is the strategy wrong, or does it just need more time? 🔵What should I be asking my marketing team? 🔵What should we fix before spending more money? Depending on what you need, I can provide: 🔵Marketing audits 🔵Strategy reviews 🔵Website and landing page evaluations 🔵Buyer persona research 🔵Messaging and positioning reviews 🔵Offer clarity and structure 🔵Lead generation strategy 🔵Agency performance interpretation 🔵Referral partner research 🔵Landing page copy direction 🔵Clear next-step recommendations My strength is seeing the whole picture quickly. I connect the buyer, message, offer, website, data, and business model so you can stop guessing and make cleaner decisions. You will not get vague encouragement from me. If something looks good, I will tell you. If something looks weak, I will tell you that too. If the strategy is reasonable but needs more time, I will not create panic just to sound useful. The goal is simple: help you understand what is happening, what it means, and what to do next, so your marketing decisions get steadier and more informed.

11 Years of B2B lead generation and cold email experience working with over 500 B2B businesses ranging dozens of industries and sizes (startup to Fortune 500). Hi, I’m Michael and over the last 11 years I’ve been growing B2B companies with outbound prospecting, mainly cold email. Over these 11 years I’ve booked well over 5,000 sales calls. I’ve been able to grow and exit 3 agencies, and I currently run a 7-figure agency using the same acquisition methods I help my clients with. Because of the quality of my work, I’ve become a Clay Certified Expert, Instantly Certified Expert, and Smartlead Certified Partner. All this to say - if you’re tired of spending 50% of your time trying to get qualified meetings, then you’re in the right place. Clients of mine have consistent bookings on their calendars without lifting a finger, so they can simply have calls with people who want what they sell. I can do the same for you too. What business types can I help? - SaaS companies to profitably acquire more demos and users - Marketing agencies (and other agencies) to book more qualified discovery calls - Consultants to get their dream clients on the phone - B2B service companies of all types Who does cold email best work for? - Businesses with existing case studies that can be leveraged as social proof - Businesses that have a LTV of over $5,000 - Businesses that have multiple existing clients and understand their markets needs How does this work? - We start with a deep dive into your ideal prospect, learning about them, and understanding why they want what you sell - Then we gather contacts of individuals who match your customer persona, only taking high-quality personal contact information, no info/support/information general emails - We write 2-4 email sequences to your prospects and actively test to find what works the fastest - Emails are sent using smart and safe automation so we have accurate data and wickedly efficient operations - Responses are received and worked onto your calendar - From here we revise and make sure everything is as efficient and effective as possible Who has this worked for? Well, you may have even heard of some of our clients - General Mills - Signarama - Transworld Business Advisors - Grow Your Agency - Bax Consulting - Open House Media - Novus Digital - Social Revelation - Pluto Media - Digiceptual The list continues to over 500 B2B businesses If you're looking for help with specific tools, these are the ones I own and am fluent with: - LemList - Mail Shake - Instantly - Smartlead - Apollo - FindyMail - Instant Data Scraper - Prospeo - Million Verifier - Quick Mail - Snov - Rocket Reach - Sales QL - D7 Lead Finder - Klean Leads - Contact Ecom - Store Leads - Contact Ecom - AirTable - JotForm - Notion - Google Data Studio - Google Domains - Clay - Zapier - Parabola - Close - Make - Many more Some of the specific services I offer my clients include: - Cold email writing - Lead generation / Prospect list building - Cold email sending - Domain / email warm up - B2B appointment setting - Consulting - Setting up in-house cold email teams - Fully managed cold email campaigns (most popular by far) Thanks for checking out my profile, and I look forward to talking to you (and getting you more sales)

AI Automation & Growth Systems for Small and Medium Businesses — Built by an Operator, Not a Theorist. I'm Sumit. Through my practice, Growth100X, I build AI-powered automation and growth systems for small and medium businesses, SaaS startups, D2C brands, and service businesses — the kind of systems that quietly run lead gen, follow-ups, content, and reporting so the founder doesn't have to. I'm not an agency, and you won't be handed off to a junior. You work directly with me — the person who scaled a crypto exchange from 10K to 150K+ users, drove $50M+ in revenue across 12+ product launches, and now ships that same growth + automation infrastructure to smaller teams on Upwork. What makes me different: most marketers hand you a slide deck. I hand you a working system — automations live, landing page built, ads running, leads flowing into your CRM, content compounding — wired together and actually running. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ WHAT I DELIVER ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ▸ AI AUTOMATION & WORKFLOW SYSTEMS • Lead-gen and follow-up automations — WhatsApp, email, CRM pipelines • Marketing & ops automation — Zapier, Make, n8n, custom Python workflows • AI agents & assistants — GPT/Claude-powered workflows, content engines, internal tools • Data pipelines, scraping, and reporting dashboards • Integrations — Stripe, HubSpot, GoHighLevel, OpenAI/Claude API, WhatsApp Business, Twilio ▸ GROWTH & PERFORMANCE MARKETING • Performance ads — Meta, Google, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, Reddit • SEO + GEO (Generative Engine Optimization for ChatGPT/Perplexity/Gemini search) • Lead generation systems — LinkedIn outbound, cold email, WhatsApp funnels • Conversion-rate optimization & funnel re-design • SEO content engines and UGC-style ad creative that compound over time ▸ CUSTOM WEB DEVELOPMENT • Laravel + PHP — custom APIs, admin dashboards, SaaS backends, marketplaces • Python — Django, FastAPI, scraping, AI workflow automation, data pipelines • Conversion-focused landing pages & high-performance sites • WordPress, Webflow, headless CMS (Sanity, Strapi) • E-commerce — Shopify, WooCommerce, custom checkout flows ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ TRACK RECORD ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ • Scaled LCX user base 10K → 150K+ (Head of Marketing, 4+ years) • Drove $50M+ revenue across 12+ token sales & product launches • Grew social audiences from 0 → 120K+ followers • Led 25+ growth campaigns across lifecycle, referral, and paid • Reduced CAC by 35% at LifeAI (AI healthtech) as fractional CMO • Built a Meta Ads → WhatsApp lead-gen funnel for a D2C travel brand • Built and led growth teams of up to 25 people ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ MY STACK ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Automation: Zapier, Make, n8n, custom Python scripts, GoHighLevel AI: GPT-5, Claude, custom GPTs, Midjourney, Creatify, HeyGen, ElevenLabs Growth: Meta Ads, Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, X Ads, GA4, Mixpanel, Hotjar, SEMrush, Ahrefs Dev: Laravel, PHP, Python (Django / FastAPI), Node.js, React, Next.js, MySQL, PostgreSQL CMS: WordPress, Webflow, Sanity, Shopify, WooCommerce ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ WHO I WORK BEST WITH ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ • Small and medium businesses that want lead gen, follow-ups, and reporting running on autopilot • SaaS founders who need a website + paid acquisition + automation wired together • D2C brands pushing past plateaus on Meta + Google • Coaches, consultants, and service businesses wanting lead-gen systems that run themselves • Fintech, crypto, and AI startups launching to a global audience • Founders who need a custom Laravel/Python build from someone who also handles the growth once it ships ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ HOW I WORK ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 1. 15-minute discovery call — I diagnose your actual bottleneck (no SOW dump). 2. Tight scope, fixed milestones, weekly Loom updates. 3. You own all assets, accounts, repos, and IP. Always. 4. NDA on request before sharing anything proprietary. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ I'm an operator, not a vendor. I built marketing and automation systems while running a real product, so I know the difference between "what looks great in a deck" and "what actually moves the needle when the CEO asks for results on Monday." If you're building something you actually want to win — message me with what you're working on and where you're stuck. I'll reply within 24 hours with an honest read on whether I'm the right fit. — Sumit Sagar